Mount Etna, Lava and Erupting

Watch: Stunning Moment Lava Meets Snow In Mount Etna Eruption
Lava erupted from the Bocca Nuova crater on Monday, February 10, offering a spectacular spectacle against the snow-covered peak of Mount Etna. Videos of the eruption went viral as soon as viewers saw the rare and captivating image of molten lava meeting snow online.
‘Someone cooked a sausage on a lava rock’: Mount Etna’s growing problem with tourists
Despite restrictions being in place to keep visitors away from the eruption site, many are choosing to ignore the warnings
As Tourists Swarm Erupting Mount Etna, Italian Authorities Warn Them Away
A lot of people are trying to get closer to admire this natural phenomenon,” a local mayor warned his community. “But it is extremely dangerous!”
Watch: Tourists warned to stay away from Mount Etna lava
Mountain police in Italy have urged tourists not to get too close to Mount Etna's lava flows, as people flock to the area following the volcano's latest eruption. Restrictions in force require people to stay a minimum distance 500 metres from the lava flow and to visit only if accompanied by guides.
Ill-prepared trekkers swarm Italy’s Mount Etna for high-altitude selfies
Mayors in the area have issued ordnances forbidding people from approaching the lava too closely. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Authorities Warn Tourists to Keep Clear of Lava Flows on Mount Etna
The latest eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily has drawn crowds of photographers, hikers and nature aficionados, which have congested streets and clogged paths for rescue crews.
Nighttime Thrill at Mount Etna: A Dangerous Adventure for Tourists
Tourists are risking their lives climbing Mount Etna at night to witness its eruption. Despite warnings from rescuers, many are unprepared and susceptible to getting lost due to sudden fog. Rescuers emphasize the danger posed by unpredictable weather and projectile lava rocks.
Italy volcano eruption attracts thrill-seeking tourists and alarms authorities
Italy's Mount Etna has been erupting, ejecting tons of lava and volcanic gasses over Sicily and even leading to earthquakes. The event has been attracting thrill-seeking tourists and prompting authorities to issue safety warnings.
Italy: Mount Etna Erupts in Sicily—Authorities on High Alert!
Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, is once again commanding attention as its first eruption of 2025 surges into an extraordinary natural spectacle. Since February 8, the Italian giant has been spewing lava and ash from the Bocca Nuova crater,
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See Mount Etna's latest lava flow glow on the snow-covered volcano
A river of lava flowing for around 3 kilometres down the volcano has been imaged by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 ...
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NASA spots ‘river of fire’ at the top of Mount Etna
NASA has shared stunning images of a lava flow on the snow-covered summit of Mount Etna. Located in Sicily, Mount Etna is one ...
NASA Image Reveals Lava 'River of Fire' on Snowy Mountain
A red-hot lava flow two miles long has been attracting crowds to the slopes of Mount Etna on the island of Sicily, Italy.
Night-time excursions on Italy's Etna volcano spark safety concerns
Tourists climbing Sicily's Mount Etna volcano at night in sneakers and light clothing to get a close-up view of an ongoing ...
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Ill-prepared trekkers swarm Mt Etna for high-altitude selfies
Authorities near Sicily's Mount Etna are bracing to control an influx of visitors this weekend, attracted by a two-week flow ...
‘It rumbles like a giant tiger in a cage’: Experts on climbing Mount Etna during an eruption
Thousands are flocking to Mount Etna’s slopes, but only an expert guide can make sure you visit safely. View on euronews ...
Hikers flocking to see eruption of Mount Etna cause chaos, blocking emergency services and putting themselves in danger
The active volcano is currently putting on a spectacular display of spurting lava and ash clouds - here's how to see it ...